just pulled the plugs on the side, 6 of them. All are free of blockage.

It holds pressure. I put a 16lb cap on it at the dunes thinking that could be the issue since I never changed it. Top hose is solid as a rock

I took the headers off to try and wrap them again so figured whynot check the plugs. I need to find someone with an adjustable timing light so I can see what my total timing is....could be the big factor here. I might not be advanced enough.